Brown County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Brown County, Illinois don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Brown County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Brown County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 64 significant power outages in Brown County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Apr 14, 2022) came when high winds left 2,690 customers (89.5% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 26 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 49th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
July is the riskiest month: it accounted for 30% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 35 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Brown County has risen recently: about 6 hr 21 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 30 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 16–18, 2025) affected 68 customers (2.3%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 14, 2022 | 2,690(89.5%) | 1 | High winds |
| 2 | Jan 10–11, 2016 | 1,891(62.9%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | May 26–28, 2016 | 1,891(62.9%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Nov 12, 2015 | 1,885(62.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Apr 25, 2020 | 1,885(62.7%) | 1 | High winds |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Brown County?
Electric companies with service territory in Brown County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Illinois Rural Electric Coop | Cooperative | 10,313 | Not reporting | |
| Adams Electric Coop | Cooperative | 9,163 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Illinois. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Brown County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Brown County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Brown County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Brown County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Illinois Rural Electric Coop, Adams Electric Coop provide electric service in Brown County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Brown County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Apr 14, 2022. It peaked at 2,690 customers without power (89.5% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to high winds.
How often does the power go out in Brown County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 64 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 26 min of power per year, and on 35 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Brown County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/brown-county